my top 12 bands of 2008, according to last.fm:
Jack's Mannequin 4,245
Something Corporate 3,181
Muse 2,608
Good Charlotte 1,212
Silverchair 848
Mae 699
Tegan and Sara 603
Paramore 592
Fiona Apple 538
Radiohead 480
The Beatles 472
Brand New 455
no surprises there actually, except that a few of these are so high (when do i listen to good charlotte anymore?)
1. Where did you begin 2008?
my parents house. it was a pretty lame new year, but i was moving across the country at 6am the next day.
2. What was your status by Valentines Day?
single, obv
3. Were you in school anytime this year?
no
4. Did you have to go to the hospital?
nope. almost in new york though, when i couldn't breathe and stuff.
5. Did you have any encounters with the police?
hahaha, when everyone left the house in pennsylvania and i woke up and set off the alarm and couldn't get ahold of anyone to come shut it off. the cops came in and ew.
6. Where did you go on vacation?
newfoundland, halifax, pennsylvania, new york, new york again, halifax again. and many weekends in toronto if those count.
7. What did you purchase that was over $100?
a lot of things, ha. bus tickets, plane tickets and christmas presents, most notably, were all over 100s
8. Did you know anybody who got married?
melissa
9. Did you know anybody who passed away?
not anyone i knew well
10. Did you move anywhere?
ontario
11. What sporting events did you attend?
heaps of baseball games :') but no hockey, sadtimes
12. What concerts/shows did you go to?
the cab, paramore + jacks x2, and i think that's it. wow, sad.
13. Describe your birthday.
i worked all day, and it was the first awesomely hot day of the year so we put out the kiddy pool and i got a maaaaaad sunburn, then we had chinese for dinner, cake with the kids who live around us, and i went to bed. next day i went to dinner with emma and bess, then we came to em's and played singstar and ddr all night.
14. What is the ONE thing you thought you would not do, but did, in 2008?
see jacks :]
15. What have been your favorite moments?
still can't talk about it (see q14)
16. Any new additions to your family?
no, although i've sort of gained a whole new family with my job and all
17. What was your best month?
i have no idea. the whole summer was fucking rad.
18. Who has been your best drinking buddy?
emma, haha
19. Made new friends?
yes, actually, quite a few
20. Favourite night out?
emma's birthday was fun
21. Other than home, where did you spend most of your time?
most of my time IS spent at home, as i work there. i'll say at the park, or in emma's car.
22. Have you lost any friends this year?
just one actually, who isn't even worth mentioning because i got a better friend out of the deal
23. Change your hairstyle?
plenty
24. Have any car accidents?
no
25. How old did you turn this year?
25 :/
26. Do you have a New Years resolution?
do something with my life
27. Do anything embarrassing?
plenty
28. Buy anything from eBay?
no
29. Get married or divorced?
no
30. Get hit on?
i don't think so, but i never notice that
31. Been snowboarding?
no
32. Did you get sick this year?
a few times, but nothing major
33. Are you happy to see 2008 go?
no, because my friends are going with it, and because odd numbered years always seem to suck the worst for me
34. Been naughty or nice?
i don't fit either
35. What are you looking forward to most in 2009?
going on vacations, seeing more shows